New to Fluoxetine (20mg)

[MBxxx]

Hello,

I'm new to this site and I am new to everything to be honest. I lost my boyfriend 2 years ago and I'm one of those people who just soldier on without stopping to let myself grieve or even understand how I feel emotionally myself. Over the last couple of months my feelings have been catching up with me and Ive been feeling very depressed. I went to my doctor and I have started on Fluoxetine (20mg) I think this is about my 2/3 week on them. I don't think I have really experienced anxiety properly before or I just haven't stopped to think anything could be anxiety related until yesterday I was suppose to go to a job interview the day before I got a time organised and I was really keen to go and try get a new job only until yesterday I got so scared about the interview I cancelled it I couldn't stop thinking about it all day it was worrying me I was thinking of all the worst scenarios that could happen so I cancelled it but today I feel very confused, dizzy like im going mad even I started to feel like I was going to be sick a minute ago and I never feel like this. Im guessing my body is getting used to the new medication is this normal to happen? I keep thinking weird things like everyone is looking at me and just nervous and paranoid, I've had a outbreak in spots so that hasn't helped either. I was just wondering is this just a passing thing or do I need to change tablets? does it go away?

[blackcat64013]

Hi and welcome MBxxx,

Every medication has the potential for side effects. Each body reacts differently but common side effects of fluoxetine include trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, dry mouth, rash, and abnormal dreams are noted in information about the drug.

If you cannot tolerate the side effects experienced by you, even before the 4-6 week mark, go back to the doctor to try something else.

Just wondering if your doctor only got out the prescription pad without making a referral for some talking therapy with a psychologist to deal with the emotional stuff you mentioned.

I hope this helps.